Copacabana | RIO.com Copacabana Search for hotels in Rio de Janeiro : Loading... Search for Flights to Rio de Janeiro : Round-trip Sign up to receive exclusive offers from Rio.com Subscribe Copacabana Copacabana - Princess of the Sea Copacabana, the very name itself provokes images of beauty, sand and ocean. The magnificent jungle-clad mountains rise from the ocean and seem to blend into the beautiful bend of Copacabana Beach , now a world renowned hotspot for tourists from around the world. The neighborhood lives up to its nickname, A Princesinha do Mar or Princess of the Sea. Copa (short for Copacabana) is a paradise with stunning beaches, lively streets, where the party never seems to stop. Apart from being Rio’s egalitarian and eclectic neighborhood, romance and glamour are its obvious trademarks. The pristine Copacabana Beach stretches for over 5 kilometers and beckons one and all to its alluring waters. Sun, sea and beautiful bodies are what represent the pleasure-seeking side of the neighborhood. The magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain and Morro do Leme look resplendent in the background presenting a picture perfect landscape that lures tourists from all over the globe.

As far as hospitality goes, you can always expect the very best at Copacabana, with hotels , bars and restaurants known for their exemplary service. A Bit of History Historically, Copacabana has much to offer as compared to other places in Brazil. The region around Sugar Loaf Mountain , known as Guanabara Bay, was a French colony under Villegaignon in 1555. The area in front of the bay is now a naval academy. The Portuguese took over in 1566, changed the name to São Sebastião and eventually renamed it as Rio de Janeiro and the capital of Brazil in 1763. The region was home to the first protestant settlement with the population growing steadily only in the early 20th century. According to historians, a XVII century image of Our Virgin Lady of Copacabana was installed in a chapel which was later demolished to give way for Forte de Copacabana, which was made to defend the area. During the late 19th century, Copacabana was nothing more than a small fishing village covered with sand, dunes and shrubs.

With the construction of Tunel Velho, connecting the area to Botafogo and Downtown Rio, Copacabana began to grow with the inauguration of Av. Atlantica along the beach. Ever since the Copacabana Palace Hotel opened in 1923, there was no looking back in terms of development in tourism as well, while wealthy Cariocas soon made Copa their home. However, fame also brought with it the development of the Favelas, which is very much a part of Rio’s life today. Geography Copacabana is located in the southern zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area extends from Posto Dois (lifeguard watchtower Two) which is on Princesa Isabel Avenue to Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six). Avenue Atlantica is the main street that runs the full length of Copacabana Beach and is home to a number of restaurants, bars and hotels on one side. The neighborhood has a well networked transport system with 40 different bus routes and three subway Metro stations namely Siqueira Campos, Cantagalo and Cardeal Arcoverde.

Getting there With three subway Metro stations and the General Osório Station in Ipanema a stone’s throw away, the neighborhood is well connected to the other parts of Rio. Atlantic Avenue connects to the beachside, while Nossa Senhora de Copacabana connect with the other twenty-four streets that form the three major arteries. The subway is safe and reliable so tourists do not have a problem getting around the neighborhood. Taxis are also easily available. If you plan to rent a car, it would be prudent to engage a driver in order to get around the city which is known for its chaotic traffic in certain areas. ATTRACTIONS Copacabana Beach One of the main reasons why visitors come to Copacabana is, undoubtedly, the beach. It is perhaps the most famous after Ipanema Beach . Sunbathing beauties, bars, restaurants, this is truly a beach-lover’s paradise. The beauty of it all is you get to see people from a variety of lifestyles either strolling, exercising, roller skating or simply basking in the sunshine all through the day. From businessmen to entertainers and fun seekers, Copacabana Beach has room for everyone.

If you haven’t watched Capoeira, a Brazilian martial arts form, you will get a chance to see some of the most well trained performers in action at the beach. Most beach kiosks are open around the clock, offering some of the most delicious traditional snacks and caipirinhas, a local alcoholic beverage. Apart from cold beer, they also serve a delicious snack called refeição, a favorite with many tourists. The Brazilians are a sport-loving race and beach soccer and volleyball are favorite sports that are promoted at arenas along Copacabana Beach. During the summer, the World Cup International Beach Volleyball competition is held at the beach so if you are in town don’t forget to catch up with a game. Swimmers and surfers are an integral part of the beach and represent the true Carioca lifestyle. While sunbathing may cease in the evenings, the beach comes alive at night with many of the barracas or beach bars doing brisk business through the night. The Sambadrome isn’t the only place where all the action is during the Rio Carnival . Copacabana Beach has some of the liveliest festivities taking place, with the Copacabana Palace Hotel taking the lead with the Magic Ball .

Many vendors make their living at the beach offering drinks, snacks, bracelets, shirts, towels and much more. This is a great place to pick up some small souvenirs to take home. The beach isn’t short of entertainment too. You will find magicians, tattooists and jugglers, all trying to be at their creative best. Forte De Copacabana The old Copacabana Chapel made way for Forte de Copacabana, which was built in 1908. Formerly a military establishment, the fort is now a cultural center where visitors are welcome. The view of Copacabana Beach from the fort is simply astounding and a great place to take a photos of Arpoador Park, Ipanema and Leblon as well. The highlight of Rio’s New Year’s Eve festival is fireworks that are set up along Forte de Copacabana. Copacabana Palace Hotel The hotel is undoubtedly Rio’s most famous and glamorous since the early 1920s. Celebrities always find their way to the hotel be it for a luxurious stay, sumptuous meal or the infamous Magic Ball during the carnival celebrations.

From Kings and Queens to Presidents and Prime Ministers, Copacabana Palace Hotel plays host to everyone from around the globe. The hotel is worth a visit even if you are on a budget. Enjoy an afternoon tea by the poolside and soak in the wonderful architecture and beautiful natural surroundings of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain. Apart from a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, the hotel also offers an assigned area to Copacabana Beach which includes free personal beach service with towels, umbrellas, lounge beds and security. For fitness enthusiasts, the hotel has a well-equipped gym and a rooftop tennis court. Who would want to miss an opportunity to be pampered at the Copacabana Palace Spa, which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a soothing sauna? In addition, the full-service spa offers numerous types of holistic treatment with indigenous herbs and hydro-massage therapies. Bairro Peixoto Amidst the urban environment of Copacabana lies a peaceful art-deco district that still exudes a small-town ambience. Here is a place you will find some of the most exquisite buildings not more than 4-stories high. Bairro is only a few blocks away from the beach.

It is wonderful to find quiet area where the elderly play chess while the children romp around on the playground. The area has clear boundaries, clean streets ling with tall trees and less traffic, making it hard to believe that it is a Carioca neighborhood. The small community takes pride in distinguishing itself from the rest of urban Copacabana. Bairro is enclosed within Henrique Oswald Street to the north, Tonelero street to the south, Santa Clara to the west and Tabajaras Hillside to the east. Within the small community of about 9,000 is a health care facility, shopping mall, hotel, Baptist church, day care center and a police station. Take a visit to Edmundo Bitencourt Square and you will get the best view of neo-colonial style houses built in the 1940s and 1950s, which peacefully coexists with a few high-rise buildings built in the 1960s. To experience a different side of Copacabana, Bairro Peixoto is the place to visit.

Barata Ribeiro Another peaceful community living area is Barata Ribeiro with its small-town charm that is home to some of the most stunning neo-classical buildings and several tiny apartments. Fishermen’s Corner The area is a traditional fishing spot for over a century right next to Forte de Copacabana. Take a trip before sunrise to see fishermen go about making their living. The fisher folk are friendly and will let you join in pulling the fishnets out of the water. You have a variety of fish to choose from, as most trading takes place at the corner. Lido Lido is an area that features a number of art-deco and neoclassical buildings, which are reminiscent of Rio’s glamorous past. Some of these buildings have as many as 5-bedroom apartments with only one bathroom. Lido extends from Copacabana Palace Hotel to Av. Princesa Isabel. Itahy, a building on Av. Copacabana 252 is among the architectural masterpieces of the area. Lido has a bustling nightlife with some of the most famous strip clubs and bars in the vicinity. Among them are Cicciolina, Niko’s, Baccara and Scotch Bar to name a few.

These clubs are hard to miss since they have neon signs at the door. Shopping Copacabana is definitely a shopper’s paradise. From sophisticated boutiques to discount and specialty stores, the choice is endless. The region around Av. Copacabana and Rua Santa Clara offer some of the best shopping opportunities. Those looking for antiques will find Shopping Casino Atlantico the ideal place. Princesa Isabel Avenue is the place for bikini wear and lingerie. Flea markets and outdoor markets are often held along Avenida Atlantica. One of the most famous flea markets are held at Praça do Lido on weekends between 8 am and 6 pm. Sugar Loaf Mountain Copacabana Beach presents the most magnificent view of Sugar Loaf Mountain which is the most famous tourist attraction in Rio. Its height, unique outline and splendid view from the top, draws tourists from all over the world. A cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf in two stages. The first leg takes you to Morro de Açúcar from Praia Vermelha, which is at a height of 220 meters above sea level. There are shops, restaurants and an amphitheatre on this plateau.

The second leg takes you to Pão de Açúcar from where you get the best view of the city, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains including the Tijuca National Park. The cable cars offer a 360 degree view of the surroundings, which is one of the most exhilarating sights you may ever experience. The cable cars depart every 20 minutes between 8 am and 8 pm. However, make sure you go early so that you can make the most of your trip. Places to Eat Copacabana isn’t short of places to wine and dine. From beachside shacks to churrascarias or steakhouses and fine dining, Copacabana dishes out some of the best gourmet delights. One of the most popular steakhouses is located in Lido Square, the heart of Copacabana. Churrascaria Carretão Lido on Rua Ronald de Carvalho, 55 A e B, Lido, serves some of the most sumptuous traditional cuisine and offers authentic Brazilian rodízio (fixed-price buffets) where you can eat as much as you want.

The restaurant offers the finest cuts of meat so do make it a point to visit the restaurant while on vacation. They do have the finest collection of wines and the traditional caipirinha and cachaça as well. Corner shops are among the cheaper options that sell beans, rice, fruit juices, pizzas, hamburgers and hotdogs, apart from other traditional Brazilian snacks. There are over a hundred in Copacabana alone. A walk down Rua Barata Ribeiro and Constante Ramos is enough to find a place of your choice. You can have a real treat which includes a chicken fillet, salad, rice and a fruit juice. For traditional Bahia cuisine, you ought to visit Siri Mole on Rua Francisco Otaviano 50. The restaurant is famous for its rendition of moqueca, a stew made with coconut milk, onions, garlic, hot pepper and dende oil, a Brazilian olive oil, along with shrimp or crab meat. How can you visit Brazil and not have a taste of some exotic cuisine from the Amazon. Arataca on Rua Domingos Ferreira 41, Copacabana, serves some of the most delicious traditional dishes and is a popular haunt of many tourists.

You can eat either at the restaurant or at the deli. Top 5 Restaurants in Copacabana Arataca | Siri Mole & Cia | Le Pré Catalan | Santa Satisfação | Don Camillo Budget Food One of the cheapest rodizios that offers some of the best BBQ is Monchique on Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 796 map. What are most attractive are the price and a decent ambience that the restaurant offers. For a great salad buffet and sushi, Frontera on Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 1144 map is among the popular por kilo or pay-by-weight restaurants. The staff is known for their exemplary service while the food is tossed up by some of the finest chefs in the country. Another popular por kilo restaurant is Temperarte on Avenida NS Copacabana, 266, very close to the beach at Posto 2. Those looking for exclusive dining options must visit Marius on Av. Atlântica 290 map. Apart from the rodizio traditional meat BBQ you can also opt for seafood and end up eating as many oysters and crabs as you can.

The restaurant gets crowded on weekends so it would be prudent to reserve a table a day before. Confeitaria Colombo is one café in Copa that you will get to dine in the company of the who’s who in Rio. This is the best place for an afternoon meal. Located at Forte de Copacabana, the restaurant also offers a beautiful view of the famous bend of Copacabana. Cervantes on Av. Prado Junior, Copacabana, is the place to grab a quick bite. The restaurant is famous for its sandwiches. Artists, musicians and poets, all make up the interesting list of clientele that the restaurant attracts. Try the ham sandwiches with pineapple filling, which most people say are the best sandwiches in Rio. Copacabana is blessed with beaches so eating at the beach is a popular option for many tourists. Beachside shacks offer a variety of cheap food including pastries and chips and plenty of beer. Besides, you get the best view of the beach as well. Copacabana Beach - Brazil Travel Information, Photos, Web Cam ... Copacabana Beach Copacabana Beach The World's Most Famous Beach!

Beautiful Copacabana Beach is what usually comes to mind when one thinks of beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a very long, wide, crescent shaped, and is great for sunbathing and swimming. This beach is anchored at one end by the famous 700 foot Pão de Açucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) that sits just off the coast, and on the other end by the old Copacabana Fort. The 2.5 mile long beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the most recognizable beaches in the world. Made famous by the nightclubs, casinos, and hotels in the 1950s - Copacabana Beach is lined from one end to the other with tourist class and luxury hotels, indoor and outdoor restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Some people think that "Copa" has seen its better days, but you wouldn't know it based on the thousands of people who flock here every month from all over the world. Copacabana is especially popular with foreigners, many of whom "winter" in Rio de Janeiro. The beach itself is quite wide in places and much more flat than in neighboring Ipanema Beach .

On the east end it transitions into Leme Beach and ends with the 300 foot (115m) Morro do Leme (Leme Mountain). The streets turn inland at Morro do Leme, which has no coastal road or path around it. Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) can be seen just off the coast on this end of the beach. This beach in Brazil is marked by Postos 2 - 6 (life guard posts) about every kilometer. Copacabana Beach is illuminated at night by very large lights, giving the entire scene a surreal look and feel. Despite being well lit, it is considered not safe to walk the beach at night, and it's better to stay on the hotel side of the sidewalk late at night. You can bring your camera to take pictures, but it's not as safe here as in Ipanema Beach. For more information visit our Rio de Janeiro Photo Tips page . Most of the tourists and Cariocas (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil residents) congregate from just east of the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel at Posto 2, down to about Posto 5.

In front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel, is the well established gay section of the beach. It's marked by the rainbow flag and is a hive of activity on sunny days. The most popular sport on this beach is soccer, and you can find games being played every few hundred yards throughout the day into the early evening. Further down at Posto 6, it's a calmer area and caters to the affluent crowds of beach goers who stay at the expensive hotels on the west end of Copacabana Beach. Also at Posto 6, is what's left of a small fishing village. This very special place is best visited early in the morning as fishermen head out to sea in their small boats, and in the early evening when they return to clean and sell their catch right on the beach. On the west end of Copacabana Beach, out on the point, is the 1914 Forte de Copacabana with it's 30 feet block walls. It's a great place to walk out to over look the sea. At the other end of the beach stands 700 ft high Morro do Leme with it's 18th century fort on top.

Take the nature hike up to the fort and enjoy panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. Insider's Tip - Recently, the well known Confeitaria Columbo opened a Cafe at the Fort which is a great place to walk for coffee and breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack. You will have to pay the small admission to enter the fort, but it's well worth it. Copacabana Beach is also the site during the year for large music concerts featuring Brazilian bands and such international acts as the Rolling Stones. For these concerts, large sound stages are set up right on the beach, and hundreds of thousands of people will show up for the all day and into the evening party. This is also the sight of perhaps the largest New Year's Eve party in the world. Every year, Revéillon is celebrated on the beach with many thousands of people wearing traditional white, enjoying spectacular fireworks at midnight, and partying until dawn to watch the sunrise. And swimming! This Rio de Janeiro Brazilian beach has calmer waves and waters than neighboring Ipanema Beach , which makes for great wading, swimming, and body surfing. Vendors line the beach renting umbrellas, lounge chairs, and all manner of drinks and snacks.

Kiosks line the beach side of the street, which are popular all day and into the early evening. Stop and enjoy a cold Água de Coco (Coconut water). Another option is to walk across the street from the beach to one of the many casual outdoor restaurants to enjoy cheap eats and cold chope (draft beer- pronounced "show-pee"). No need to change out of your bathing suit! Copacabana, Brazil - Beaches - TravelChannel.com Copacabana, Brazil The World's Most Famous Beach By Sandy Boynton Rio de Janeiro Brazil South and Central America Beaches Copacabana, often referred to as the world's most famous beach, runs for 3 miles in front the densely populated residential area of Rio de Janeiro. From the beach, you can view the granite slabs that surround the entrance to the bay. A short walk will take you to one of the best shopping centers in Rio, as well as to many movie and play theatres, fashion and jewelry shops, and restaurants and nightclubs. Getting There Nearest major international airport: Rio has two airports, the International Airport of Rio de Janeiro and Santos Dumont. The international airport handles all international flights.

Santos Dumont takes only domestic flights to a small number of cities. The Rio airport is 9 mi/15 km north of the Centro (about a 20-minute drive under normal traffic conditions). Santos Dumont, in the heart of Rio, is half a mile/1 km east of the Centro, about a 5-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions. Ground transportation Yellow cabs are plentiful and economical, although the drivers rarely speak English. Radio taxis have stands at many major hotels and at both airports. Timing Although the climate is basically tropical, the summer season is the warmest and lasts from December to February. This is the Brazilian holiday season and temperatures range from about 77 F (25 C) to 95 F (35 C). June, July and August are the winter months and the temperatures range between 55 F (13 C) and 64 F (18 C). Lodging Rio offers a variety of hotels for everyone's taste and budget. Check our booking engine for an extensive listing of hotel rates in the Rio de Janeiro area.

Ipanema offers a free online reservation service, discounts through same, and a comprehensive list of accommodations that include address, phone number, rates, reviews and pictures. Cuisine Feijoada is a dish made of black beans and pork, traditionally served with rice, kale and manioc meal, and always accompanied by a "caipirinha." Or enjoy a variety of savory, superbly seasoned hot-off-the-grill meats at the churrascarias, which are all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurants. Travel Tips The official language in Brazil is Portuguese, although anyone dealing directly with tourists understands and tries (hard) to speak English, Spanish, and maybe even a little Italian or French. Renting a car, even a compact, is quite expensive. Parking is not easy, and sometimes not even safe. Enjoy a draft or have a pizza standing in the street or at a table outdoors. Talk to people around you and make new acquaintances. Don't be shy! You do not need a formal introduction. Brazilians are usually very easy to talk to, and they are comfortable with having a conversation with a perfect stranger (that is a perfectly friendly one.) People will gladly talk about almost anything, give you tips, and be very warm.

While you are there A short walk will take you to one of the best shopping centers in Rio, as well as to many movie and play theatres, fashion and jewelry shops, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. Enjoy a performance at the fabulous Municipal Theater, which was built downtown when Rio was still the capital of Brazil. It features an excellent classical program and very impressive architecture. The clubber's circuit is the place to be as Rio heats up after midnight. With a choice of samba, bossa nova and other local beats, as well as international music, disco, techno, house, acid and other dancy beats, there is no reason not to dance the night away. Favorite neighborhoods for steppin out are Ipanema, Leblon, Lagoa, Botafogo and even downtown. To fake that you've been there Talk about attending the yearly theater festivals in Rio. In particular, mention the French theatre group that performed live on the beaches, including Copacabana, and in the squares. Mention one performance in which a man - painted all white - took a bath in a tub filled with some kind of blue Styrofoam slime, and it all happened inside some sort of a giant plastic bubble.

Linking for a better vacation The Copacabana website is an excellent resource, that offers, among other things, a comprehensive dining list that is organized by cuisine and cost, and an accommodation list that includes ratings and rates. The site also has a marvelous search engine. All About Rio says it all. This award-winning site is available in English, Portuguese and German. Start with Rio for Beginners and then dig deeper to "enjoy a host of prime travel services including free hotel reservations with discount rates, tours and trips off-Rio!" Portuguese for Travelers will give you some phrases to see you through. The Copacabana in New York wants to make sure you make it to paradise even if you can't make it to its namesake this year. The Hot List The 10 best hotels in Copacabana, Bolivia - Booking.com reviews Las personas de Bolivia se quieren aprovechar de los...

Las personas de Bolivia se quieren aprovechar de los turistas, nos dieron muy mala información sobre las lanchas hacia isla de Sol, omitieron que la lancha publica solo salía a las 8;30 am y 1;30 pm, y que las otras lanchas que salen cada 30 min eran privadas, nosotras somos dos colombianas y nos cobran 450 bolivianos, nos encontramos dos brasileros que le cobraron 600 bolivianos y después tres americanos que le cobraron 1000 bolivianos por el mismo recorrido. El pueblo no ofrece muchas otras atracciones, solo ir a la isla del Sol y la luna Melisa Hotel Wendy Mar “We stayed for one night on our way from Puno to La Paz. Thanks to the low season, there was no problem to check in early and check out late. The breakfast was one of the best we had in the similar price category in Peru and Bolivia and it was definately a nice start of the day.

Internet worked pretty reasonably to manage necessary things.” Hostal Brisas del Titicaca “The wifi worked pretty well. The shower was hot. Good location. I had read some comments saying that the hostel was dirty but I didn't find anything dirty.. Just a funny smell sometimes. As usual in Copacabana, it looked more like a modest little hotel rather than a hostel.” La Aldea Del Inca “The hotel locates one block away from the Main Street and is at half hillside. If you just arrive here with heavy luggage, you have to slow down when you take your stuff up to the hill. The breakfast is nice, there is eggs, bread, yogurt, some fruits, tea and coffee. We really like the restaurant the staff recommend.” Top 10 Hotels in Copacabana Beach, Brazil | Hotels.com Excellent 4.2 / 5 ( 356 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 20 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "A really good deal! Centrally located on the main thoroughfare along Copacabana and just a street away fr the Metro and the tourist information centre.

It cost so much less than other hotels which had sea views. Imho, sea view hotels were overrated. There was a daily breakfast buffet. Tho the sam..." A Traveller, Nov 2016, SG Hotel Astoria Copacabana Good 3.8 / 5 ( 301 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 20 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "the hotel was nice but I had a single room and it was very small also the plug didn't work to charge my phone up the staff where helpful with any questions" A Traveller, Nov 2015, GB Hotel Atlantico Praia Good 3.4 / 5 ( 258 genuine reviews ) Top-rated for location Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 19 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review Excellent 4.4 / 5 ( 618 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free!

18 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Great location across the road from the Copacabana Beach. Staff were very helpful and spoke English. Would recommend the ocean view rooms. Breakfast was free with a wide selection of fresh fruits, hot foods, cereals, breads and sweets. " A Traveller, Dec 2016, CA Hotel Astoria Palace Excellent 4.0 / 5 ( 301 genuine reviews ) Top-rated for location Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 17 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Good Hotel generally. Little bit dated in places and needs some updating and refurbishment, especially bathrooms and lifts. Excellent breakfasts, with good variety of well cooked options, constantly replenished. Efficient staff who didn't all speak English but would always find somebody who co..." A Traveller, Sep 2016, GB Hotel Atlantico Copacabana Good 3.1 / 5 ( 130 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free!

17 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "The hotel desk staff spoke English and were very helpful. The electrical sockets in the room were the correct voltage for my USA electrical devices but only accepted round prongs. Crossing the street and turning left on Rua Sequera Compos and walking one block there is a large multi-story shoppin..." A Traveller, Apr 2016, US Mirasol Copacabana Hotel Excellent 4.0 / 5 ( 93 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 13 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Stayed 2 nights. Good staff. Rooms are a little dated, not much space around the bed. Old style air-conditioning, very noisy. Laundry takes 48hrs and is incredibly expensive.

Launderette around the corner is cheaper and they'll do it for you same day :) Good Breakfast buffet Good Location for Cop..." A Traveller, Dec 2015, IE Olinda Rio Hotel Excellent 4.0 / 5 ( 342 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 12 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Everything was great. Easy checkin, great view, large room, friendly staff, on the beach, easy access to transportation (including the subway) The checkout procedure needs improvement. The front desk person radioed somebody to check the room ... I guess to see if something was missing, or i..." A Traveller, Oct 2016, US Tulip Inn Rio Copacabana Good 3.8 / 5 ( 187 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 11 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "English spoken at check-in. Clean. Good bed (firm).

ATM on premises did not work with our US cards but they directed us to a bank 2 blocks away where ATMs worked for us. Breakfast selections were extensive. Good coffee. Restaurant had nice menu, not too expensive." S, Sep 2016, US Excellent 4.3 / 5 ( 419 genuine reviews ) Top-rated for business travelers Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 10 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Hotel within walking distance of beach and shops. Felt very safe there and staff was friendly. Complimentary breakfast was good with variety of fruit, bread, and hot dishes. " A Traveller, Jul 2016, CA Copacabana Suites Good 3.7 / 5 ( 81 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 9 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "The location was great, the hotel was a bit old, but it was clean and the personal was kind and helpful.

Breakfast was ok, it could be improved" A Traveller, Nov 2016, GB Hotel Canadá Good 3.9 / 5 ( 51 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 5 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "Pro: Felt safe at hotel. Reasonable rates Breakfast was fine Cons: Internet was okay, but could be better Could not or would not allow me to pay in Brazilian Reals with a Canadian credit card. It cost me 6.99%" A Traveller, May 2016, CA Copamar Hotel Good 3.7 / 5 ( 68 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! Most recent review Copacabana Beach Draws World Cup Fans From Near, Far Copacabana Beach Draws World Cup Fans From Near, Far June 16, 2014 12:25 PM Brian Allen Copy and paste the embed code below. The code changes based on your selection. The code has been copied to your clipboard.

Video size Copacabana Beach Draws World Cup Fans From Near, Far Share Email to a Friend Print RIO DE JANEIRO — Fans from around the globe have congregated on the world-famous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the 2014 World Cup tournament. It's a great time to be a fan at the biggest soccer party of the year. Even though the skies are cloudy, that doesn't stop thousands of soccer fans from all over the world. Most are wearing their countries' jerseys. Cheers erupt spontaneously from one group of fans. Next to them, supporters from rival countries chant. Some fans kick around a soccer ball, while others enjoy the famous white sands of Copacabana. This is the World Cup in the country that is most passionate about soccer. Vincent Brughuis is from Holland. He’s here to watch his team play today. “We just got the feeling now, so it’s nice. We watched last night at a small bar on the beach, so I thought for this event, Holland playing, we would watch here,” he said. Rooting interests Ruffin Tanner is an American, but he’s rooting for Spain. “Everyone has been so friendly.

The first night, I ate with four Austrian guys. Today I ate lunch with nine Argentineans. I came here alone, and everyone has been so friendly with me,” said Tanner. Fans from Argentina are expected to make up the largest percentage of international travelers to Brazil. Tens of thousands of them already have made the short trip across the border. Lionel is one of them. He’s confident in Argentina’s chances to win the World Cup. “I have faith. I always have faith. Especially with [Lionel] Messi,” he said. Another man from Istanbul decided who he would root for on the plane ride over. “Yesterday, I arrived, and I met a huge Bosnian group on the plane. So I’m hanging out with them. We have a historical connection, as well, so this is my team at the moment. I’m supporting Bosnia,” he said. He said being here in Rio is the culmination of a life-long dream. “I love football. I just wanted to make one childhood dream correct and valid [come true]. All my kid years, I was dreaming to watch these organizations in the place… now I’m in Brazil. I love football. I love all these people from all over the world,” he said.

The party will continue here on Copacabana Beach until the World Cup ends on July 13. Copacabana Beach - Tourist And Travelers Guide to Rio De Janeiro | RIO.com Copacabana Beach Search for hotels in Rio de Janeiro : Loading... Search for Flights to Rio de Janeiro : Round-trip Sign up to receive exclusive offers from Rio.com Subscribe Copacabana Beach Copacabana Beach one of the most famous beaches in the world Located in Zona Sul , Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world. The atmosphere is very vibrant and the people are colorful and fun loving. Get to her by taking the subway on Line 1 or take one of the pubic buses. Copacabana beach runs between Princesa Isabel Avenue and lifeguard Post 6. The Beach The view to the left of Copacabana beach is the towering mountain of Sugar Loaf and Fort Duque de Caxias built in 1779. On the right is Copacabana Fort, which dates back to 1914. It houses the Army Historical Museum.

The beach runs for 2.2 miles (4 km) in an east west direction running from Postos Dois to Posto Seis. Stop by one of the several beach bars and enjoy a gold cup of chopp (draft beer) and refeicao (herbed meat and fried onions). Take a walk along the beach to enjoy some of the most incredible sand sculptures and when you get thirsty try some of the agua de coco or coconut water straight from the coconut. Sports on the Beach The locals or Cariocas really enjoy their sports. As a result the government has provided many sports facilities along the beach. Volleyball nets are strung along the shores. There are also football courts. Cariocas also like to stay in shape, there are several places on the beach with training equipment where locals can pump iron and build muscles. Around the Beach Running for 2.2 miles (4km) parallel to the beach is the promenade. Completion of the project was in 1970. Designed by Roberto Burle Marx it is made of a black and white wave design. It is a popular route for cyclers, joggers and roller-skaters.

Across the street from the promenade are some first class hotels including the 5 star Copacabana Palace Hotel , Sofitel , JW Marriott , and the more affordable Tulip Inn . There are several excellent Brazilian restaurants in the area. Try Siri Mole (Seafood), Carretão (Churrascaria) or Amir (Arabic food). Try also Rondinela or Taberna on Av. Atlantica for some real local cooking. Order peixe frito na brasa, a fried fish plate or aipim com carne seca which is dry meat with a fried root called manioc. . Carioca Tips Enjoy the Sunday at Avenida Atlantica, half closed to cars. From Friday to Sunday there is a touristic fair in front of Rio Othon Hotel that starts at 6pm. There you can find great souvenirs and artwork. Have breakfast at Confeitaria Colombo at Copacabana Fort, one of the best places to eat in the shine mornings in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio's Best Beaches - Rio De Janeiro - TravelChannel.com Rio de Janeiro Rio's Best Beaches From sexy Ipanema and Copacabana, to more secluded and slightly lesser-known stretches of sand, like Prainha Beach, Brazil's Rio de Janeiro is best known for its beaches. Grab your sunscreen and Brazilian bikinis and head to the sunny shores of Rio's best beaches. 1. Copacabana Thinkstock We forgive you for humming Barry Manilow's "Copacabana" when visiting Copacabana Beach, Rio's first in a string of Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches. The iconic (and crowded) 2 1/2-mile stretch of sand is flanked by mountains in the background, high-rise hotels in the foreground and a bustling, mosaic-covered promenade, Avenida Atlantica in between perfect for a stroll and people watching. While many beachgoers bake in the sun or swim and surf in the turquoise waters at Copacabana, others opt for land-based action: It's common to find groups playing soccer or having an impromptu dance party -- yes, Brazilians know how to have a very good time.

Numerous kiosks line the beach, so plan to grab a cold drink and watch the revelry unfold. As night falls, do be careful. The neighborhood can be a bit seedy and there is crime in the area, so plan to stay off the sands and stick to the well-lit promenade. 2. Ipanema Thinkstock Just past Copacabana, you'll reach the decidedly more upscale neighborhood and beach Ipanema, made famous by the catchy tune "The Girl from Ipanema." This famous beach truly seems to be teeming with tan and lovely girls, as well as a slew of well-toned and tanned men. Yes, Ipanema is where you'll want to see and be seen. Meanwhile, countless vendors walk the beach, selling what seems like an endless array of things to buy, like bathing suits, beers, beach towels, books and even coconuts. The waterfront action barely ceases here. Be prepared to encounter volleyball games, soccer and water sports like surfing and wakeboarding.

The most vital thing you'll want to do at Ipanema is to soak it all in: the swath of sands, the 2 mountains towering above the end of the beach, the gorgeous locals, the hustle and bustle of beach action. Make like a local and grab a cold beer while you stretch out on the sand; vendors stroll the beach incessantly proffering the cold stuff. 3. Barra da Tijuca Beach Thinkstock Barra da Tijuca, Rio's longest beach, stretches a whopping 11 miles, and with its usually excellent waves and water conditions, will be home to many of the Summer Olympics 2016 venues. Not surprisingly, Barra has become a mecca for the athletically inclined, and attracts scores of long and short board surfers, bodyboarders, kite surfers and windsurfers taking advantage of the prime conditions. Novices can stop by one of the many surf schools along the beach to sign up for a lesson should they be moved to join the throngs, rather than watch from the sandy shores. And should your appetite kick in, don't be alarmed; many kiosks line the beach selling food and coconut water. 4.

Prainha Beach Thinkstock If you've tired of the see-and-be-seen beaches of Brazil, make your way farther along the coast to Prainha Beach, a blissfully quiet, stunning crescent of sand flanked by rainforest-covered mountains. The sands here are soft and white, and the waves of the bright blue waters attract many surfers, though it's also common to see families enjoying the secluded shore here. There are a handful of kiosks selling food and drinks. To reach Prainha, it's easiest for tourists to take a taxi from their hotel as it's not easy to reach via public transportation. Have your concierge schedule a taxi in advance with a fixed rate. 5. Praia Vermelha Thinkstock Praia Vermelha may be one of Rio's smallest beaches, but it really packs a lot in for visitors: Besides the reddish-hued sands and secluded setting, there's also a cable car that takes tourists to the top of 1,300-foot-tall Sugarloaf Mountain (in Portuguese, Pão de Açúcar) as well as a mile-long paved hiking trail along the rocky coastline.

The beach lies in a cove, so the sheltered area sees typically calm water. A small park sits behind the beach. Plan to visit one of the kiosks here for an inexpensive bite to eat, and relax as you overlook the beach and surrounding mountains. Again, the best way to reach Vermelha is via taxi; organize the trip through your hotel. The Hot List

Question: In which country is the famous 'Copa Cobana' beach?
Answer: Brazil